by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 380 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in public health from Northwestern. This makes it the #94 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,956 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 public health majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $66,859 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a master's degree in public health from Northwestern. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 154 |
| Communication Sciences | 142 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 141 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 54 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.